Chapter 8: Caught Stealing Peaches
After retiring from court, Dongfang Yuning decisively sent the palace maids away, calling it "quietly appreciating the flowers."
As soon as she was sure that there was no one around, she instantly became possessed by her acting spirit, crouched down, and slipped around like a thief.
[Tongzi! Radar scan! Is there really no one here? I'm going to start buying for free!]
Melon Eating System 118:
[Ding! Scanning vital signs... Warning! Ultra-high energy reaction detected behind the rockery in the southeast corner! Absurd life magnetic field strength! This familiar feeling of oppression... Host, retreat quickly! It's that man—!]
[Block warning! As long as I can't see it, there is no danger! ]
Yuning is selectively blind, and has the guts to squeeze oil.
[Go! Peaches! My brother-in-law tortured me into getting up early, and I must use his peaches to compensate him for the mental damages!]
She lifted her skirt and transformed herself into a flash of pink lightning, shooting accurately towards the reddest and most attractive peach tree deep in the imperial garden.
Behind the rockery, Nangong Ye, dressed in black clothes and with black hair, almost blended into the shadows.
Watching the small figure rushing towards his peach tree with a clear purpose, the corners of his mouth curled up like a hunter. His brother's order to clear the area was a very satisfying one.
In the high Moon-Viewing Pavilion, the peeping duo were eating melons on the spot.
"Qiwu, look,"
Emperor Nangong Yu lowered his voice excitedly,
"My sister-in-law is a real tiger! Look at how skilled she is at stealing peaches. It's as good as when you touched the foals in my hunting grounds!"
Empress Dongfang Qiwu frowned:
"Your Majesty! The tree is so tall! How can Ning'er climb a tree? Are you still clearing the area?! This is too dangerous!"
"Don't worry, don't worry,"
Nangong Yu patted her hands,
"Brother Ye is acting as a human cushion down there, so he won't fall. Am I not creating an opportunity for that ice cube? Look at the look in his eyes!"
Dongfang Qiwu looked over and saw that Prince Yong, who was always cold-hearted, now had a scorching gaze, like a wolf staring at its prey, with a terrifying concentration.
Her heart tightened, and she was about to say something when she saw the situation under the tree suddenly change!
Yu Ning used his hands and feet, and finally climbed up with great effort. He picked the biggest and reddest peach and couldn't wait to take a bite!
The next second——
[Ah! Tongzi! This peach is playing me! It looks so sweet, but why is it so sour that it's making my skin split apart?!]
Yu Ning's face wrinkled into a bun, and he felt so sour that his soul left his body.
Melon Eating System 118:
[Ding! Detected: Host taste buds suffering a devastating blow! This peach is a special royal gift for 'looking and playing with' ornamental peaches, primarily for looks, not taste! Recommended: spit it out, or throw it at the prince beneath the tree for retaliation!]
【You’re going to die! 】
Yu Ning was so sore that his hands and feet were weak, and he trembled while hugging the tree trunk.
[It's over, it's over, I can't get back down! Help! This is a social demise!]
"Jump down."
A deep and steady male voice suddenly came from below.
Yu Ning looked down and saw that Nangong Ye had been standing under the tree without him noticing. He had his arms outstretched, wearing black clothes and black hair, and his posture was as straight as a pine tree.
【!!! When did he come?! They watched me stealing peaches the whole time?!】
The large-scale social death scene made Yu Ning want to die on the spot.
Melon Eating System 118:
[Ding! Surprise or not? Unexpected or not? Exclusive audience seats for the Prince brand, VIP members! Host, jump!
According to calculations, the safety factor of Wangye brand meat pads is 99.99%. By the way, you can even get a slap on the wrist and have him reimburse you for mental damages and toothache!
Thank you!
Yu Ning wanted to cry but had no tears.
"Brother will catch you."
Nangong Ye's voice was filled with unquestionable certainty.
[Who asked you to answer? Wait...he calls himself brother?]
Yu Ning was shocked by this sudden self-proclaimed claim.
[Tongzi! Did he have some strange attribute activated?!]
Melon Eating System 118:
[Ding! Detected that the target character's 'Brother' title has been unlocked! Favorability secretly increased by 5 points! Host, charge! Call him brother! Jump down! Lots of benefits!]
【What the hell is going on here! 】
The arrow is on the string and must be shot.
Yu Ning closed his eyes and made up his mind, then jumped towards the black embrace!
The expected pain did not come, and she fell into a hard and hot embrace with a cold pine scent.
The impact made him take a step back, but he still held her tightly.
Even through the thin fabric, the burning heat of his chest, the steady and powerful heartbeat, and the well-defined muscle lines were so powerful that their presence was explosive!
[Ahhh! Tongzi! My heart is beating fast! Face temperature warning! I think my CPU is burning out!]
Melon Eating System 118:
[Ding! Vital Signs Monitoring: Heart Rate 160! Body Temperature 38.2°C! Analysis Results: Commonly known as—a deer's head pounding (almost a concussion)! Suggestion: Use nearby resources and rub against the prince's pectoral muscles to cool down (not really)!]
Shut up!!!
Nangong Ye lowered his head. The girl in his arms was frightened and embarrassed, her eyelashes trembling, sweat on the tip of her nose, her lips slightly open, and a peach leaf stuck to her temple. She looked silly and cute.
The sweet fragrance of the girl mixed with the sour peach flavor is strange and alluring.
A strong electric current ran through his limbs and bones, causing him to subconsciously tighten his arms and press the soft body deeper into his arms. His eyes instantly became frighteningly gloomy.
Dongfang Yuning completely froze like a puppet, enveloped by this strange and powerful masculine scent. Her brain stopped working, her heart beat wildly, and her fingertips unconsciously clenched the collar of his shirt.
"How dare you, the little thief who stole the peaches?"
His deep voice, tinged with a hint of hoarseness, struck the tip of her burning ear. "You dare to trespass on my territory, huh?"
"Wu...I was wrong...Brother...put me down..."
She immediately gave up, her voice shaking.
"put?"
Nangong Ye raised his eyebrows and glanced at the collar of her shirt that was tangled in her fist.
"You attempted to steal peaches and destroyed my robes. You're punishing me for all these crimes. Is that the end of it?"
[He's trying to scam me! Peaches are so disgusting! His clothes got wrinkled because he had to hug them!]
Yu Ning roared inwardly.
Melon Eating System 118:
[Ding! Triggering mission: Deal with the prince's scam. Option A: Act cute and coquettish to get away with it. Option B: Argue with reason (seeking death). Option C: Suggest sexual compensation (this option requires payment)...]
【I choose D: Play dead! 】
Yu Ning decisively buried her red face in his chest and turned on ostrich mode.
A low, joyful chuckle from a man came from above her head, making her eardrums numb.
"There's no point in hiding."
He held her in his arms and walked out with big strides.
"I have to think carefully about how to punish you, a lawless little cat."
The sunlight lengthened the figures that were pressed together, and the air was filled with the slightly sour and ambiguous sweet fragrance of peaches.
The heart-catching game officially begins.
And in the study of Prince Yong's mansion, the blank imperial edict was quietly waiting for the only name.
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